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Gas Price Decline Stalls

December 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

According to AAA the decline in gas prices has slowed as the national average for a gallon of gas, which shed less than a penny since last week to reach $3.02. It has been close to the $3 level for five weeks yet faces stubborn resistance. Meanwhile, today’s national average per kilowatt hour of electricity […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Gas Prices, Gasoline Consumption

CCG Surpasses 1000 Independent Collision Repair Locations

December 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Network has member repair facilities in 47 states, in addition to Washington, D.C. and Canada. The Certified Collision Group, Inc. (CCG) announced that the company has eclipsed 1,000 independent collision repair locations in its member network platform serving independent collision repair operators across the U.S. and Canada. CCG operates in 47 states, Washington DC and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Collision Group, Network Affiliations

Meyer Distributing Opens New Location in North Dakota

December 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Meyer Distributing, Inc. announced the opening of its new crossdock in Bismarck, N.D. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Minneapolis, Minn. distribution hub, which houses one of the largest inventories of automotive accessories, crash and collision, 4×4/Off-Road, and RV & Trailer parts in the Upper Midwest. “We are excited to take our […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Meyer Distributing, North Dakota, Openings

Fix Auto Canada Adds Franchise Partner in Nova Scotia

December 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of a new franchise partner, Fix Auto Middleton, located in Middleton, N.S., under the ownership of Kevin Feener. Feener, a seasoned business owner since 1985, has been a prominent figure in Middleton’s automotive sector with K & J Truck Center. “I have worked around automotive repairs from a young […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Auto Canada, Network Affiliations, Nova Scotia

GM to Close Cruise Robotaxi Unit and Refocus Autonomous Driving Development on Personal Vehicles

December 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

General Motors (NYSE: GM) yesterday announced plans to realign its autonomous driving strategy and prioritize development of advanced driver assistance systems on a path to fully autonomous personal vehicles. GM intends to combine the majority-owned Cruise LLC and GM technical teams into a single effort to advance autonomous and assisted driving. Consistent with GM’s capital […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Cruise, General Motors

James Metcalf Appointed to LKQ Corporation Board

December 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) announced that it has appointed James S. Metcalf to its Board of Directors as a new independent director effective December 11, 2024, as part of the Board’s ongoing refreshment process. The Company also announced that Dominick Zarcone has decided not to stand for re-election and will retire from the Board when […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, LKQ Corporation, People

November New Light-Vehicle Sales Exceed Projections

December 10, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sales at highest rate since May 2021. Alternatively fueled vehicles nearly 20% of new vehicles sold this year. New light-vehicle sales in November 2024 beat expectations with a monthly SAAR of 16.5 million units, the highest since May 2021 according to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). November’s SAAR also increased 6.7% from November 2023, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, National Automobile Dealers Association, New Vehicle Sales

Quality Collision Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Utah

December 10, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Quality Collision Group (QCG) announced the expansion of its presence in Utah with the acquisition of Auto Crafters Auto Body & Paint. This addition brings QCG’s total to 14 locations in the Beehive State, three of which are scheduled to open soon. “We look forward to expanding our mark in Utah with the addition of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Quality Collision Group, Utah

Registration Open for May 5-7 WIN Conference

December 10, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced that registration is now open for the Annual WIN Conference. This year’s conference, featuring the theme of Create Your Own Magic, will be held May 5-7 at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buene Vista – Disney Springs Area, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. “We are looking forward to hosting the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Women's Industry Network

ASE Reminds Industry to Stay Current with Certifications and Account Information Heading into New Year

December 10, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) urges automotive service professionals to take proactive steps to ensure their certifications and account information are up to date as the new year approaches. Keeping certifications current and maintaining accurate contact information allows service professionals to access valuable resources, notifications and benefits that support their careers. “With […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Certification

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